Signification
An instruction to turn or proceed to the left.
Contexte culturel
In Korea, it is common to use hand gestures when saying '왼쪽으로 가세요'. Using your whole hand (palm up) to point is more polite than using a single index finger. Due to the density of cities like Seoul, directions often involve subway exits. You might hear '5번 출구로 나가서 왼쪽으로 가세요' (Go out exit 5 and go left). When giving directions to an elder, it is polite to slightly bow your head while saying the phrase to show extra respect. In a car, '좌회전' {左回轉|좌회전} is the technical term for a left turn, but '왼쪽으로 가세요' is what you'd say to a friend driving you.
Use your hands
In Korea, directions are almost always accompanied by pointing. It helps bridge any language gaps!
Don't forget the 'eu'
Saying 'oen-jjok-ro' is a common beginner mistake. Always include the 'eu' sound: 'oen-jjok-EU-ro'.
Signification
An instruction to turn or proceed to the left.
Use your hands
In Korea, directions are almost always accompanied by pointing. It helps bridge any language gaps!
Don't forget the 'eu'
Saying 'oen-jjok-ro' is a common beginner mistake. Always include the 'eu' sound: 'oen-jjok-EU-ro'.
The 'Sino' Switch
If you see '좌' {左|좌} on a sign, it means left. If you see '우' {右|우}, it means right. This is helpful for parking lots and elevators!
Politeness matters
Even if you are in a hurry, using '가세요' instead of just '가' will make people much more willing to help you.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct particle to complete the sentence: '왼쪽___ 가세요.'
왼쪽___ 가세요.
Since '쪽' ends in a consonant (받침), you must use '-으로' to indicate direction.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate phrase.
A: 실례합니다, 은행이 어디예요? B: 저기 사거리에서 ________.
When giving directions to a stranger, the polite imperative '-세요' is the most natural and respectful choice.
Match the Korean phrase with its English meaning.
1. 왼쪽으로 가세요. 2. 오른쪽으로 가세요. 3. 앞으로 가세요. 4. 뒤로 가세요.
왼쪽 (left), 오른쪽 (right), 앞 (front), 뒤 (back).
Which phrase is best for a formal GPS voice announcement?
GPS Voice: 200미터 앞 ________.
Formal announcements and GPS systems typically use the Sino-Korean '좌측' and the formal imperative '가십시오'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices왼쪽___ 가세요.
Since '쪽' ends in a consonant (받침), you must use '-으로' to indicate direction.
A: 실례합니다, 은행이 어디예요? B: 저기 사거리에서 ________.
When giving directions to a stranger, the polite imperative '-세요' is the most natural and respectful choice.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
왼쪽 (left), 오른쪽 (right), 앞 (front), 뒤 (back).
GPS Voice: 200미터 앞 ________.
Formal announcements and GPS systems typically use the Sino-Korean '좌측' and the formal imperative '가십시오'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIn an emergency, yes, but it sounds like you're just shouting the word 'Left!'. Adding '으로 가세요' makes it a proper sentence.
'왼쪽' is native Korean and used in daily speech. '좌측' is Sino-Korean and used in formal, written, or technical contexts.
Yes, but it's a 'polite command' or instruction. It's not rude; it's the standard way to give directions.
You can say '왼쪽으로 꺾으세요' or '좌회전하세요'.
'-으로' indicates direction or a path, while '-에' usually indicates a static location or a final destination.
Yes, '가세요' is polite enough for a boss in a casual direction-giving context, though '가십시오' is safer in very formal companies.
Add '조금' (a little): '왼쪽으로 조금 가세요'.
Yes, '왼편' {왼便|왼편} means 'the left side' and is a slightly more formal/literary synonym.
In some old contexts, it meant 'wrong', but in modern Korean, it only means 'left'.
왼쪽으로 가서 오른쪽으로 가세요.
Expressions liées
오른쪽으로 가세요
contrastPlease go to the right.
똑바로 가세요
similarPlease go straight.
좌측으로 가십시오
specialized formPlease proceed to the left side.
왼쪽으로 꺾으세요
similarPlease turn left.
왼쪽으로 오세요
similarPlease come to the left.
